|
|
Category Archives: Elements Elements #39 “Sheltered Sun” 25″ x 38″ Alright, it’s finally finished! This week is a busy one, but I did eek out some time today to finish the binding, attach the sleeve, prepare the dowel and sign my name. I snapped a picture of today’s adventure… a field-trip with my son’s class… to show you... 
February 23, 2012 - 2:22 am
Oh this is so beautiful! The colors are so delicious and I love the extreme quilting. Must try it. 
February 15, 2012 - 3:08 pm
it’s wonderful!! 
February 15, 2012 - 12:29 pm
Robin, 
February 14, 2012 - 4:30 am
Gorgeous! It sparkles! 
February 13, 2012 - 6:25 pm
I hope you are pleasantly surprised by what this one brings. I think it is cheerful yet sophisticated and will appeal to a wide range of people. Don’t sell yourself short! 
February 13, 2012 - 5:50 pm
Robin this is GLORIOUS!!!!!!!!! I LOVE the texture you get with the lines, and the colors work so well together!  Elements #36 (stickwork #4) 21″ x 30″ or 30″ x 21″ At different times when I look at this I can’t decide which orientation I like better. I have a hunch which way it will ultimately hang, but I’ll let my “peeps” at flickr help me decide. I’m loving this one (and the... by robin 2 comments
September 8, 2011 - 9:53 am
my gut first said the horizontal…but then I really like the vertical too with that rule-breaking dark side…. 
September 8, 2011 - 2:05 am
I think I like it horizontal – the “weight” of the browns and reds at the bottom feels natural.  For those of you wanting only a peek, I present to you my latest creation: Elements #35 – Restructuring 22″ x 18″ The theme of restructuring stuck with this one until the bitter end. While sewing on the binding, I realized I had made a mistake… that teal strip in the lower left hand corner... by robin 5 comments
September 2, 2011 - 3:46 pm
I love the colors on this one! I had to really scroll back and forth to see what had you so dissatisfied with the before, but now, I think I understand! I know that having the dayjob helps me appreciate the time I get to spend in the studio. Although I could be more efficient with the time I have in there, I know that my time limitations really help get me moving. 
September 2, 2011 - 3:34 am
Your quilt is spectacular! I saw it on flickr, and had to jump over here to read more about it. But what really resonates with me is your comment that you feel as if your job of mothering has been outsourced. That is the exact way to describe how I’ve been feeling the past two weeks since my kids have gone back to school. I feel like I should do SOMETHING, but what? Maybe not immediately, but certainly I should have a plan in place for when they are both in college, shouldn’t I? I just keep on pondering and believing that the right answer will present itself. Good luck to you in this next new chapter of your life
August 31, 2011 - 7:39 pm
It seems to me that life is all about restructuring — small changes sometimes, big changes at other times. Your changes sound like good ones for this time in your life. They may need a little tweaking, but they’ll turn out to be perfect in the long run — just like your quilt! 
August 31, 2011 - 3:46 pm
That is one lovely quilt. And congrats on having the guts to make that final edit. I’m not sure I would have been as attentive or dedicated to making it right. I love your comment “fears come and go, but those are only thoughts, nothing real.” Too true and yet those thoughts can sap a lot of time and energy if we let them. Good luck on your restructuring! 
August 31, 2011 - 3:08 pm
I did the same thing this past february. I spent a year and a half before that as a full time artist (took a break from work) and I won’t lie, the re-entry back into the work force took some getting used to. But it was worth it and while I don’t have as much time as I’d like to make art, I find its even more precious now and is reflected in my work. So it all has a purpose. Which makes it all good.  Finished! I’m really loving the direction that my work is going in. Slowly I’m making progress in my desire to add something new to the world of solid-colored quilts. Persistence pays off and I’m finding my voice… gosh, that sounds so Oprah. This quilt was intended to be a submission to a local art show... by robin 14 comments 
August 24, 2011 - 12:43 pm
Your quilt is very beautiful. I loved it. Thank you for the wonderful close up pictures showing the quilting and for sharing your thoughts on threads and quilting. 
August 23, 2011 - 1:46 pm
This is alive with movement. Very successful.
August 23, 2011 - 1:45 pm
This is alive with movement. Think about where the eye travels when viewing this. I believe this is very successful. 
August 23, 2011 - 12:05 pm
Robin, this is beautiful. I like the fact that I cannot see a grid or pattern. It makes me keep looking at it to figure out the construction. To me, that makes a great quilt! One that constantly asks me to take another look. 
August 23, 2011 - 4:46 am
another stunning piece of modern fabric art!! you are, as always, an inspiration!! 
August 23, 2011 - 1:48 am
This is an amazing work of art. Just perfect. Thanks for sharing it with us. 
August 23, 2011 - 1:42 am
I love this quilt! I really like all the diagonal lines and the colors are great. I’m curious – do you draw your design first or just start constructing units and piecing free form? Thanks. 
August 23, 2011 - 1:37 am
This piece is really beautiful Robin. It is hard to try a new color but- as usual-you did it. I ,too, have appreciated Superior Threads and found them to be very helpful if I wanted something different. I will have to try So Fine as my top thread next time. 
August 22, 2011 - 5:51 pm
I really love this piece…and the quilting as well. I too find it hard to limit my colour palet…..you did it so well. 
August 22, 2011 - 5:25 pm
Always good to hear from you Daphne! There is a reason why the quilting does not follow the pattern… Can you imagine how much time that would take! Yikes! If I were entering it in a big show, or perhaps if this was a very special piece, I would have put the extra effort into it. That said, your point is well taken. Quilting that competes or detracts from the overall composition is not good. I was thinking I did alright here, but I could imagine of a way to satisfy both the need for a tailored quilting motif and the need for quilting within reason. On another note, I’m not sure those typos in your comment were intended. Sometimes that happens with comments of mine… not sure why. 
August 22, 2011 - 5:15 pm
Tit for tat here, Robin. I will take on your task-mistress role here!!! When you have really complex patchwork I am wishing that the quilting pattern went with the patchwork. The horizontal/vertical grids are effective as holder-downers, but I yearn for qilting that goes with & enhances the patchwork. I do like this latesy quilt. Depth has happened, for sure & interest. 
August 22, 2011 - 3:31 pm
Very nice! I love the depth – it keeps drawing me back to look even further into it! Looking forward to your next piece! 
August 22, 2011 - 3:14 pm
wow!! I’m totally in love with it!! the lines are amazing and the color mix is perfect! 
August 22, 2011 - 2:32 pm
Absolutely gorgeous Robin! It looks so crisp and fresh.  I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted here… all is well with us, we seemed to have settled into a string of unstructured yet full days. The kids are happily enjoying new activities and I’ve been busy as driver and as “the one who reads on the beach.” It’s all good. Perhaps the... by robin 2 comments 
June 28, 2011 - 3:33 pm
OMG, I LOVE your quilt!! Can’t wait to explore your blog.
June 28, 2011 - 11:27 am
This might be my favorite piece of yours yet. It’s incredibly stunning!!! It seems a good thing that you were able to put it away for a while to come back when you felt inspiration for it once again. That knowing definitely paid off. |
by robin
6 comments